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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammatory Skin Disease
Improving diet and lifestyle can help manage skin conditions linked to insulin resistance and inflammation.
research Insulin resistance and chronic inflammatory dermatoses
Insulin resistance significantly contributes to the development and severity of certain chronic skin diseases.
research Role of insulin resistance and diet in acne
Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research New Perspectives on Nutraceutical Insulin Sensitizing Agents in the Treatment of Psoriasis and Other Dermatological Diseases
Nutraceutical insulin-sensitizing agents may help treat skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
research Insulin resistance is increased in alopecia areata patients
People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
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5 / 425 resultscommunity Claim: Insulin resistance increases the enzyme that creates DHT and affects the liver's ability to control hormones
Insulin resistance may increase DHT production, contributing to hair loss, and addressing it through diet, nutrients, and natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil could help reverse hair loss. Some users prefer medications like finasteride for more effective results.
community Interesting new publication suggesting that MPB should be assessed as a early warning sign for type-2 diabetes.
Male pattern baldness (MPB) may be an early warning sign for type 2 diabetes due to its association with insulin resistance. Treatments discussed include testosterone therapy and finasteride, which affects hormone levels related to hair loss and insulin sensitivity.
community Akkermansia improves testosterone-induced hair growth inhibition.
Akkermansia bacteria can improve hair growth inhibited by testosterone, and metformin may increase Akkermansia, which could help with hair loss related to aging, insulin resistance, and inflammation.
community I don't know what happened with me sudden hair loss from 6 months i use dut ,min , vitamin all things but no response
The person is experiencing sudden hair loss for six months and treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins are not working. Another person suggests the hair loss might not be androgenetic alopecia but could be telogen effluvium or an inflammatory condition.
community Fin/dut ONLY users, this has been my experience so far
The user has been using finasteride for hair loss since January 2023, initially seeing improvement but now experiencing increased thinning. They are considering other factors like thyroid and insulin resistance and are seeking advice from long-term finasteride users, while some suggest trying dutasteride, minoxidil, or consulting a dermatologist for further evaluation.